Daniel Sturridge will miss Liverpool's Champions League qualifier against Hoffenheim, but could return to action at the weekend.

The Reds have travelled to Germany for Tuesday night's first leg against the Bundesliga side, but will be without the England striker.

Sturridge injured himself in the pre-season Audi Cup clash against Bayern Munich after scoring and missed the Reds' Premier League opener against Watford at the weekend.

But speaking ahead of the Hoffenheim clash, Klopp said the forward should be back in action soon.

The England man could return at the weekend (Image: Andrew Powell)

“He is in a good way,” Klopp said at his pre-match press conference.

“We had a talk this morning and he was really close, he looked good yesterday. Two more sessions and he will be available for the weekend.”

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Adam Lallana is currently sidelined with a thigh injury which will keep him out of action for two months and Klopp must also make do without Philippe Coutinho, who has a back injury amid speculation linking him with a move to Barcelona.